Over 100 endorsements from leading professionals and professors demonstrate that my book is by far the leader. Over half of the topics listed in my book’s index are missing in other books and websites (you can see the index in the “Look Inside” feature on Amazon). Here’s a brief description of some of the great job-getting tips explained in my book:

RÉSUMÉ-WRITING SECRETS:

what to include when you lack paid professional experience

how to get great references even from people you don’t know well

why and how to use a summary instead of an objective statement on your resume

when to include hobbies, travel, and technology skills on your resume or cover letter

why you should NOT list on your resume most college courses you’ve already taken

what to do if your GPA is unimpressive

which designs and basic templates work the best

how to determine the perfect verbs and adjectives for a specific job

the 5 things you MUST address in a cover letter

SPECIAL FEATURES:

an in-depth index so you can find exactly what you need

before-and-after samples of resumes

a helpful flow chart for writing resumes and cover letters

“Dr. Q’s Tips” based on hundreds of actual students’ and college graduates’ experiences

“Expert Advice” columns about resume writing from dozens of publications not available online

a categorized list of “action verbs” that appeal to potential employers

sample resumes with cover letters—so you can see how they work together

This is the top book on resumes for college students, graduates, dropouts, and underemployed folks. Please give a copy to someone you know who really needs help. The publisher, Ten Speed / Random House, and I have kept the price down to serve as many people as we can with this book. I use these effective principles in this book with my own college students all the time. They really work well.